Ear protector for hair nets



May 18, 1943 E B R 2,319,656

EAR PROTECTOR FOR HAIR NETS Filed July 18, 1942 jwucmw, ELmmE Beim Patented May 18, 1943 UNITED STATESPATENT OFFICE EAR PROTECTOR FOR HAIR. NETS Elaine Berg, Chicago, 111.

Application July 18, 1942, Serial No. 451,391

18 Claims.

This invention relates generally to improvements in hair nets and more specifically to a means for protecting the ears of the wearers of such nets from the hot air currents in a hair dryer, and a means for applying such protecting means to nets of the kinds at present manufactured.

As is well known, it is the practice in beauty shops to hold the hair in place after setting or waving, by a hair or wave net while the hair i patent for a Hair net, No. 2,198,425, issued on April 23, 1940, wherein I have disclosed ear shields or pads for a similar purpose.

In this patent, however, the application of these protective means to the hair net requires special equipment, or at least can only be done conveniently at the time of manufacturing the net.

" My present invention accordingly has as a further and important object the provision of an ear protecting means of such nature that it may be readily applied to hair nets of usual kinds now found on the market, and means by which the ear protectorsmay be fastened'to the nets easily and quickly by the user, whether this operation be done in the home or in the beauty shop. Under present conditions the hair nets mostcommonly found on-the'market will be of 'the draw' string type or the triangle type, both of which are tied about the head, and neither of which require any rubber in their manufacture,

and I especially aim to provide ear protective means which may be used with such nets.

Still a further object of the invention is to provide a simple and effective form of ear protecting means which may be used without a hair net, or in combination with a net but without fastening thereto,

These and other more detailed and specific objects will be disclosed in the course of the following specification, reference being had to the accompanying drawing, in which- Fig. 1 is a side elevation of my ear shield or protecting means arranged for application to a hair net by a short tie member fastened thereto,

{this View looking at the shield from its outer side and showing adjacent portions of a hair net of the triangle type.

Fig. 2 is an edge view of the shield alone.

Fig. 3 is an inside elevation of the arrangement shown in Fig. 1 with an end of the tie member loosened.

Fig. 4 is a view similar to Fig. 1 but showing the application of the shield to a draw string type of net.

Fig. 5 is a sectional view of the shield of Fig. 4 showing its two ply or two part form and illustrating the manner in which it is engaged with the net. i

Fig, 6 is another side elevation showing a modified form of ear shield applied to a net similar to that indicated in Fig. 1.

Fig. 7 is a plan View of the blank or form for the shield of Fig. 6 prior to its application to the net.

Fig. 8 is a perspective view, on a reduced scale,

- of an ear protecting device suitable for use without a hair net or without actual fastening thereto.

Referring now more particularly and by reference characters to the drawing, A designates the reticulated body of a hair net which, as shown in Figs. 1 and 2, has a flexible marginal band B which serves as a fastening means. This form 1 of net is known as a triangle net and is of such shape that corners (not shown) are provided which may be tied together to pull the body A to thedesired cap-like shape over the hair and with the band B following substantially around the hair line. At the sides of the net,.then, the

band B will pass around the ears near their lower parts as will be apparent. The band B is usually made of a suitable fabric and little, if any, elasticity is required therein so that this kind gf net may be made without the use of any rub- One earshield or protecting means is indicated at. C in Figs. 1, 2, and 3 and is formed of a substantially oval shaped or ovate and slightly acuminate piece of impervious material such as a closely woven, hard finished fabric, plastic, or even heavy paper and which has a slit or cut formed out from about its center through one edge so that the margins I0 and II thereof may be overlapped as shown to marginally constrict the piece andgive the completed shield a cupped shape. A concaved inner side I2 is thus formed in the shield so that it will nicely fit the ear. The margins I0 and II are secured together in overlapped positions by a suitable adhesive, or by sewing, stapling or similar means, to hold the shield to shape. I v

Near the lower or narrower end the shield has spaced openings l3 and a tie strip or tie member of fabric ribbon, cord or the like, designated at I4, is threaded inwardly through one opening to the inner side of the shield and then back out through the other opening, leaving the ends l of the strip free. In applying the shield to the net then these ends l5 are secured, as by sewing at It, to the inner side of the marginal band B.

In use two of such shields are of course thus connected to the net and when the net is placed on the head the shields may be arranged over the ears in proper positions to cover and protect them from heat. Attention is directed to the fact that the shields are each arranged on the inner side of the net and in use the net body A and band B will both extend outside of the shield to aid in holding it in proper position. Then too, the shield will thus protect the ear from contact with the net and particularly the band, which might cause chafing.

The tie strips or members Mare of such length that the shields may be slid therealong lengthwise of the band B to permit of convenient adjustment of the shields to the ears. Obviously the tie strips may be applied to the net as it is manufactured by leaving one end of each strip free for threading through the openings l3, or in the alternative, the user may conveniently apply the strips to the net when the shields are to be connected thereto.

Referring now particularly to Figs. 4 and 5 I have indicated therein a draw string type of net having a reticulated body A and a marginal member B provided with loops D forming a slideway for a fabric draw string or strap E which may be tightened and tied at its ends to hold the net in place. The shield C in this case has two pieces shaped and formed as heretofore described and joined at what will be their lower ends, as designated at H. The margins |8-l9 of the slits in both pieces are overlapped and joined together and when folded at I! the two cupped pieces will nest as indicated in Fig. 5. Prior to such nesting, however, the net body A and the member B (with the draw string removed) are placed between-the inner and outer sections and 2| of the shield. The inner section 20 when thus arranged will protect the ear from chafing contact with the net.

To hold this shield C in place both inner and outer sections thereof are provided with spaced slits or openings 22 near their lower ends and when the draw string E is replaced in the net it is threaded inwardly through one opening and back out through the other so that the shield cannot become detached. This will also hold the inner and outer sections of the shield together as will be apparent.

The overlapping edges l8 and IQ of the shield are here shown as sewed together by stitches 23 although they may be glued or otherwise fastened if desired.

In Figs. Sand 7 I have illustrated an ear shield which may be applied to either a triangle or a draw string net but which is shown on a net of the former type having th'e'reticulat'ed body A and marginal fabric band B. The shield C" is formed in a single piece having its slit margins 2425 overlapped and secured together to of slightly greater width than theta'b, are formed in the body of the shield.

In use the shield C" is placed within the net and the tab 26 is then folded up on the inner side of the shield, passed outwardly through the lowermost slit 21 and then back inwardly through the upper slit 28 leaving the pointed end 29 of the tab at the inside. As the tab is forced through the slits 21 and 28 it may be passed over either the tie strip M as here shown, or over the draw string E, to hold the shield upon the net as will be clearly evident. In this case both ends of the tie strip l4 may be originally sewed to the net without interfering with place ment of the shield thereon. The end 29 of the tab 26 being placed within the shield will not have a tendency to tangle in the net.

In some cases it may be desirable to have the shields entirely separate from the net but with means whereby they may be worn with or without the net when required. The device shown in Fig. 8 will then serve, this device comprising a pair of shields F formed as heretofore described and having spaced slits 30 through which a band, ribbon or cord 3| may be passed. The ends of the member 3| may then be tied as indicated at 32 to hold the shields upon the head. If desired another strip or cord 33 may be fixed at its ends 34 to the upper portions of the shields F and worn over the top or around the back of the head to give added support to the shields, this arrangement being obviously particularly suitable for use when the shields are worn without a hair net for any reason.

It is understood that suitable modifications may be made in the structure as disclosed, provided such modifications come within the spirit and scope of the appended claims. Having now therefore illustrated and described my invention, what I claim to be new and desire to protect by Letters Patent is:

1. In combination with a hair net adapted to be worn on the Head, a or ear shields for covering and protecting the ears of the wearer, and said shields being supportably connected to marginal portions of the net.

2'. In combination with a hair net adapted to be worn on'the' head and having a marginal member for fastening th net over and around the head, a pair of shields for'covering and protecting the ears of the wearer, and said shields being supportably connected to the said marginal member of the net.

3. In combination with a hair net adapted to be worn onthe head and having a marginal member for fastening the net over and around the head, a pair of shields for covering and protecting the ears of the wearer, and said shields being slidably connected to the said marginal member of the'net. I

4'. Ear protecting means for a hair net adapted for wear on the head and having amarginal fastening means adapted in'u'se to fit around the head and pass adjacent the ears of the wearer, comprising a pair of shield members for covering and protecting the ears; and said shield members being slidably connected to said fastening means for adjustment thereon to properly place said members over' the ears' 5. Ear protectingme'ans for a. hair net adapted for Wear on the head and having amarginal fastening meansadapted in use to fit around the head and pass adjacent the ears of the wearer, comprising a pair of shield members for covering and. protecting the ears, and ni'eans for slidably and supportably connecting said shield members to the fastening means of the net.

6. An ear protecting means for use with a hair net adapted for wear on the head and having a marginal member adapted in use to pass adjacent the ears of the wearer, comprising a pair of shields adapted to cover and protect the ears, and the said shields being arranged within the net to protect the ears from chafing contact therewith and being connected to said marginal member of the net.

7. An ear protecting attachment for a hair net of the kind having a marginal member adapted in use to pass around the head and adjacent the ears of the wearer, comprising a pair of shield members adapted to cover and protect the ears, and fastening strips slidably attached to the shield members and secured to the said marginal member of the net.

8. An ear protecting attachment for a hair net of the kind having a marginal member adapted in use to pass around the head and adjacent the ears of the wearer, comprising a pair of shield members adapted to cover and protect the ears, flexible tiestrips adapted to be attached at their ends to the said marginal member of the net, and the said shield members being supported on the tie strips between the ends thereof.

9. An ear protecting attachment for a hair net of the kind having a marginal member adapted in use to pass around the head and adjacent the ears of the wearer, comprising a pair of shield members adapted to cover and protect the ears, flexible tie strips adapted to be attached at their ends to the said marginal member of the net, and the said shield members having openings through which center portions of the tie strips may be threaded to support the shield member thereon.

10. An ear protecting means for use in connection with a hair net having a marginal draw string for drawing the net margin around the head of the wearer, comprising a pair of ear shields, and said shields having spaced openings through which the said draw string may pass to thereby support the shields upon the net margin.

11. An ear protecting means for use in connection with a hair net having a marginal draw string for drawing the net margin around the head of the wearer, comprising a pair of ear shields, the said shields comprising inner and outer sections adapted respectively to flt against inner and outer surfaces of the net and to enclose portions thereof adjacent said draw string, and both inner and outer sections of each shield having spaced and registering openings through which the draw string may be threaded to support the shields.

12. Ear protecting means for use in connection with a hair net having a marginal member adapted to fit around th head of the wearer and pass alongside the ears, comprising a pair of shields adapted and shaped to cover the ears, and said shields each having a foldable tab member adapted to engage the said marginal member of the net and support the shield thereon.

13. Ear protecting means for use in connection with a, hair net having a marginal member adapted to fit around the head of the wearer and pass alongside the ears, comprising a pair of shields adapted and shaped to cover the ears, each of said shields having a pair of slits and a foldable tab member adapted to be passed first outwardly and then inwardly through said slits and to engage a lateral portion of the said marginal member of the net to support the shield thereon.

14. In a device of the character described, a member adapted to be worn around the head and adapted in such use to pass at either side adjacent the ears of the wearer, and a pair of ear shields adjustably supported upon said member for covering and protecting the ears.

15. In a device of the character described, in combination with a flexible member adapted to be worn around the head and to pass adjacent the ears of the wearer, a pair of shields adapted to cover and protect the ears, and said shields having openings adapted to slidably receive the said member to support the shields thereon.

16. In a device of the character described, in combination with a flexible member adapted to be worn around the head and to pass adjacent the ears of the wearer, a pair of shields adapted to cover and protect the ears, said shields being connected at lower ends of said member, and another flexible member connected to upper end portions of the shield and adapted to be worn over the head to hold the shields in place over the ears.

17. An ear protecting attachment for a hair net, comprising a shield member adapted to cover the ear of the wearer of the net, a tie strip of flexible material adapted to be secured at its ends to the net leaving the medial portion of the strip hanging free, and said shield member having means connecting it to the said medial portion of the tie strip.

18. An ear protecting attachment for a hair net, comprising a shield member adapted to cover the ear, a tie strip adapted to be secured at its ends to the net and to extend in a. generally forward and rearward direction in the vicinity of the ear, and said shield member having means slidably supporting it on the strip for forward and rearward movement thereon for adjustment to the ear when the net is in place on the wearer's head.

ELAINE BERG. 

